Astrocyte (AS-troe-site) at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Astrocyte (AS-troe-site)? A type of cell found in the brain and spinal cord. An astrocyte is a small, star-shaped glial cell (a cell that surrounds and supports nerve cells).

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